Project

Ritchie Court Oxford

The Lift Consultancy supported the client extensively from Tender Stage all the way through to Practical Completion. Our services included full technical lift consultancy, Contract Administration and Principle Designer duties under the CDM 2015 Regulations, the client wanted to manage the project themselves.

The client had already received quotations for the replacement of the lifts from three contractors so we are required to ensure their quotations included all of the works required to complete a turnkey project. During our survey of the property we identified the lifts could be installed with a larger opening door set which would achieve full compliance with EN81-70, an enhancement on all of the proposals from the lift contractors and vital for this retirement home. All of the lift contractors quotations were brought into alignment and our tender analysis report was submitted with our recommendations in the appointment of the successful contractor.

During the design stage and prior to the works commencing, a pre-construction information pack was produced to assist the contractor with the Construction Phase Plan as part of the CDM requirements. The construction phase plan was reviewed and commented on before final approval given.

Regular mid-term progress visits and meetings were completed throughout the project, along with reports advising the client of progress made against the agreed programme. The meetings also allowed for any technical and site issues to be discussed, reviewed and resolved in order to minimise potential delays.

Final Acceptance checks were completed at the end of the project, confirming works were installed to the specification and where any defects were highlighted, a defects list was produced. Practical Completion Certificates were issued and a final visit was also completed to sign-off the defects.

Throughout the project, payment applications were reviewed and payment certificates issued.

Challenges

The biggest challenge when works of this nature is undertaken in an occupied building is noise when the old lifts are removed and the new equipment is installed. In such a noise sensitive environment we advised the client upon the issues faced and it was agreed that the lift contractor was unable to begin any noisy works before 9.30am and during the tenants meal times. Although this added an extra week to the programme for each lift this element was captured before the contract award instead of the client having to suffer the inconvenience of extension to contracts or extra costs for delayed workers on site due to stoppages .

"I have every confidence in the prompt, professional, work that the TLC have done for us and will continue to do for us, I hope in the future".

Property Director

International Hotel and Resort Property company

What our customers are saying...

"Please note that we would recommend you and your company to other Embassies or would recommend you if asked by a third party.It has been an absolute joy and pleasure to work with. You were always there to assist us and resolve potential shortcomings".

Embassy Official – Lift Modernisation

Embassy - London

"I would like to say thanks for the superb modernisation of the lifts at the above addresses, our tenants are quite pleased with the finish work".

Housing Association

Housing Association - London

"Apart from a few snagging items, this project has now been completed.
The project from initial appointment to the building being handed over was just over 10 weeks.
During this time there has been as many as 10 trades and up to 60 operatives on site. The sequencing was quite an achievement considering that the building is only 700 Square Metres over 2 floors.
This email has been sent as a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped in any way to achieve a timely completion, from the initial strip out to the move of over 70 staff into the building."

Project Manager

Project Manager London Business School

"The TLC work on a wide range of projects for us, including surveys, design duties, traffic analyses and new installation projects. I continue to be extremely happy working with them to our mutual benefit".

Managing Director

Building Services Consultancy operating UK Wide

"I have every confidence in the prompt, professional, work that the TLC have done for us and will continue to do for us, I hope in the future".

Property Director

International Hotel and Resort Property company

About Us

The Lift Consultancy, we are an approachable company and our clients tell us they enjoy working with us. Over 85% of our work is from existing clients. We will give you dependable, creative, responsive input to your project however large or small. We cover all stages from design to commissioning and all types of lifts and escalators.